Companionable
Happy
Selfish
Confidence
Intelligent
Fearless
Lovable
Spirited

Active
Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Norfolk Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Norteses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

terrier

Norwich Terrier and Maltese x

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Brown
Fawn

White
Cream
Fawn
Red
Isabella

Norfolk Terriers have short coats.

Norteses have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Norfolk Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Nortese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Mitral Valve Disease

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Dental Problems

Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Portacaval Shunt
Deafness
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Atopy

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
Dental and Oral Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Norfolk Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Nortese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Norfolk Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Norteses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Nortese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Norfolk Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Norteses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Nortese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Norfolk Terrier, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Nortese, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Norfolk Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Norteses usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Norfolk Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Nortese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Norfolk Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Nortese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Norfolk Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Nortese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Norfolk Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Norteses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

The Norfolk Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Norteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Norfolk Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Norteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Norfolk Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Norteses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Norfolk Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Norteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Norfolk Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Norteses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.